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See why Clean Slate matters
Find resources related to Clean Slate at the state and federal levels
Population estimates for people in the U.S. who are impacted by arrest or conviction records
Creating Clean Slate legislation can be challenging for lawmakers - The Clean Slate Initiative is here to help
Learn more about Clean Slate efforts across the country
Learn more about Clean Slate efforts in Congress
We advocate for change and we also shape it through evidence-based research and analysis
Changing how society views people with records is a tall order, but we’re up for the task
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Hear from real-life people across the country who are impacted by arrest and conviction records
Resources for media to support coverage on issues related to Clean Slate
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Sealing the past, and opening doors to opportunity: Explore our Second Chance Month Guide
Each weekday morning, "CBS Mornings" brings viewers the latest breaking news, smart conversation, and in-depth feature reporting — and on October 23, they invited our CEO, Sheena Meade, to join the broadcast.
Let’s show the world that everyone’s story is rich, complex, and worth telling
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Support The Clean Slate Act by sending a message to your Congressional Representatives
Try this virtual simulator to better understand what it’s like to navigate life with an arrest or conviction record
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Join us at CSI's 2025 Convening June 5-6 in Chicago, IL!
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